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Complete Cast Announced for Year Two of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2026

Full casting for Year 2 of the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW. The full Year 2 cast will begin performances on Tuesday, March 31st at the Marquis Theatre.

Broadway's STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW to Be Filmed for Netflix Release
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2026

Broadway's Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the prequel play to the Netflix series, will be filmed this week for a future release on the streamer. Performances from Tuesday, February 10 to Saturday, February 14 have been canceled to accommodate.

Victor de Paula Rocha, Ayana Cymone & More Will Join STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 10, 2026

Get ready, Hawkins. New principal cast  members are getting ready to join the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW as the production begins its second year on Broadway.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Releases New Block of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026

A new block of tickets will go on sale for the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Breaks Marquis Theatre Box Office Record
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025

The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW broke the 9-performance house record at the Marquis Theatre with a gross of $2,510,948.00 for the week ending Sunday, December 28, 2025. 

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Broadway Breaks Marquis Theatre Box Office Record
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2025

Stranger Things: The First Shadow broke the 9-performance house record at the Marquis Theatre with a gross of $2,510,948.00 for the week ending Sunday, December 28, 2025. Get the latest scoop on the Broadway show.

STRANGER THINGS 5 and THE FIRST SHADOW Connections: What To Know
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 27, 2025

Audiences are now deep in the dangerous depths of the Upside Down, with the ongoing fifth season of Stranger Things now streaming. Find out more about the new season, how it connects to the Broadway play, and more in our new guide!

Video: STRANGER THINGS Star Jamie Campbell Bower Makes Cameo in Broadway Play
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2025

Watch a video of Jamie Campbell Bower surprising the audience for the final scene of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW for the final scene of the production, reprising his role as “Henry Creel.'

Juan Carlos Will Return to STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW After Suffering Onstage Injury
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

Juan Carlos, one of the original cast members of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, is set to return to the show after recovering from an injury he suffered on stage in June.

Photos: Louis McCartney and More at Netflix's STRANGER THINGS Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

The stars STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW attended the LA premiere for the final series of the Netflix global phenomenon. See photos of Louis McCartney and more.

Photos: Sadie Sink, Gaten Matarazzo, & More at STRANGER THINGS 5 World Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025

Explore photos of Sadie Sink, Gaten Matarazzo, and the full cast at the STRANGER THINGS 5 world premiere event in Hollywood.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW To Host Panel at New York Comic Con
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW will be hosting a panel at New York Comic Con this year titled “Stranger Things: The First Shadow - Bringing Iconic Characters & the World of the Upside Down to Life on Stage.”

Video: Watch 'Mind-Blowing' Moments From STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Michael Major - Aug 27, 2025

Stranger Things: the First Shadow is giving a rare look inside the Upside Down with a sneak peek at five 'mind-blowing' moments from the Tony-winning Broadway production. Watch the video now!

Ayana Cymone Shares Backstage Secrets From STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025

Ayana Cymone, who is currently appearing in Stranger Things: The First Shadow, took us backstage to share some of her pre-show rituals, favorite moments, memories, and more!

Video: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW New Broadway Footage
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2025

An all new trailer has been released for the Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, including never-before-seen production footage. Watch the video here!

Video: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Team Reacts to Tony Honor
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025

At the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Jamie Harrison, Chris Fisher, Gary Beestone & Edward Pierce took the stage to accept a Special Tony Award for their work on the Illusions & Technical Effects of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!

Recap the 2025 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards have arrived at last! BroadwayWorld has the full transcripts of all the memorable acceptance speeches from the 2025 Tony Awards.

Photos: Gaten Matarazzo Visits STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

See photos of Gaten Matarazzo at Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets to the production here!

Interview: Burke Swanson Is Living a Strangely Awesome Dream
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2025

Just last month, Stranger Things: The First Shadow opened at the Marquis Theatre, turning Broadway upside down for a season full of mystery, illusion, and of course, demogorgons. Burke Swanson is along for the ride as 'James Hopper Jr.', the teenage counterpart to the character made famous by David Harbour on the Netflix series. Burke just checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about his new gig and why he is living out his dream in one of the most buzzed-about new shows on Broadway.

2025 Tony Awards- The Nominees React
by Robert Diamond - May 1, 2025

Tonys time is here at last! The nominations for the 78th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!